Atholl Palace Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Turret Suite | Living room | Smart TV
Indoor pool
Meeting facility
Classic Double or Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
$214
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7

Explore the area

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Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5LX
  • Place, Bells Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Edradour Distillery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room with Valley View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room with Valley View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Turret Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • Sleeps 4

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Valley View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Sleeps 3

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Child)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Garden Room Dog Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Turret Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 1

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Atholl Palace Hotel

4-star Pitlochry hotel with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and outdoor tennis courts are onsite.
Atholl Palace Hotel offers 106 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Pitlochry hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, Atholl Palace Hotel features outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 1076 square feet (100 square meters) include a conference center. This Victorian hotel also offers a fitness center, a steam room, and spa services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Atholl Palace Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Verandah - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch only.
Stags Head Bar - This bistro serves dinner only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Stags Head Bar
  • Verandah

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Atholl Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Room clean bathroom had a few issues which were sorted when complained and reception staff very understanding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel caters to bus tours… it’s an older crowd and rooms a bit dated. We were put in the basement due to a large tour. Food and drinks were good but overall inside sleepy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alastair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel for a relaxing break and lovely grounds to walk in. Only thing we could fault was the jacuzzi has been out of order for some time and was going to be fixed before our stay but wasn’t. Other than that I would definitely recommend it and go back ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

The Castle was beautiful, but the room was disapp.

The Castle itself is beautiful and the restaurant and bar very nice. The room was fair. The water pressure in the shower was dismal and we we directly above the bar, so I could hear every word in the live music until around 12pm the last night we were there. The housekeeping did not leave us any washcloths or a bathmat the last day we were there and they never cleaned our coffee mugs at all. Although I was disappointed in the accommodations, the staff was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, the room was great, the food was very good basic cooking and breakfast was excellent. The grounds were amazing. I would recommend avoiding the bar. The prices are robbery. 2 double malts £44 when I had seen the same bottle in the village at £40 - enough for 14 doubles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style and character of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassie

Traveled with partner
We were so excited to stay at this beautiful property. Friends back in Canada had recommended it, having gotten married here years ago, so we chose to end our two-week visit to Scotland at Atholl Palace. After traveling through the Highlands, we decided to splurge on something luxurious. There’s no denying the positives: the grounds are stunning, the architecture is impressive, and there are plenty of amenities. Unfortunately, several negatives dampened our experience: • Bathroom cleanliness: The rain showerhead in our room was clogged with black gunk. We could only use the handheld showerhead until I manually cleaned each nozzle. • Hot tub unavailable: The hot tub was out of service with no notice at booking or at check-in. This was disappointing, especially as it’s one of my wife’s favorite amenities. • Pathway safety at night: Walking back up the property after dark was inconsistent and at times unsafe. Some evenings the path lights were on, other nights they were off. Without lighting it was very hard to find our way back to the main building, and with cars coming and going it felt genuinely hazardous. • Service issues: This was the biggest letdown. Everywhere else in Scotland, staff have been warm and helpful, but service here felt indifferent and unwelcoming. For example, we booked the hotel’s afternoon tea well in advance. We arrived promptly at 12:30, but the doors were still closed. A staff member opened them without greeting us, and we had to awkwardly seat ou
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. It’s like staying on a 21st century titanic but with out the fuss of icebergs and sinking. The view from our room was amazing. The grounds were beautiful and the staff were fantastic. We loved the little museum a fascinating insight into the history of the hotel. Special mention to the staff behind the Stags head bar (x2 Australian lasses and 1 super happy lass from a Balkan country ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

shaun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a grand property which was renovated 20 years ago and showing. The views are wonderful from the property and it’s convenient to Pitlochry. Unfortunately the breakfast and dinner are average and disappointing given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Elaina, Palm Desert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept hotel and grounds. But staff in the main were not very pleasant didn't really speak unless they had to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tod

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel. The staff are friendly and excellent at customer service. The palace itself is very impressive and well appointed. However, the rooms themselves are a little dated, the beds are less comfortable, and the pillows are flat. However, I highly recommend for people visiting Pitlochry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located a 15-minute walk from the Pitlochry Station and is located on top of a hill. I would suggest taking a taxi if you have luggage. The property itself is beautiful and clean. Our room was quiet even though it was located near to the pub. We enjoyed walking the grounds as well. Lots of nice walking trails. The location is walkable to town and to the Blair Distillery which made things easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New activities such as Pickle Ball - convert one tennis court to several Pickle Ball courts? Information to pre-book theatre and knowledge of other local events - Monday evening highland pipers etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

gerald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but flies in bathroom in am that needed to be killed before cleaning. Food was at best satisfactory in veranda lounge. Good swimming pool and hot tub. Grounds are lovely. Check-in and out efficient and staff affable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness
Frankly the food was no better than average and not ****
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Bethesda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Howard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Family Room -shabby and in need of decoration Bathroom - not cleaned thoroughly. Mould in shower. Water in shower tepid to cold. Food - Distinctly average and overpriced. Some restaurant staff rude. Fantastic setting though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

Went for me and my fiancé 10 year anniversary. It was a beautiful place. So much to do on the hotel grounds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

kenneth

Disliked: Staff & service
It’s unfortunate that the stay was such a disappointment. The restaurant staff was horribly rude & inconsiderate. The breakfast staff would interrupt conversations we were having within our group in order to “set the record straight” on what we were saying. I informed them the conversation wasn’t including them. The bread at dinner was moldy. Drink orders were incorrect & when we told the staff, they told us we were wrong & we’re confrontational. There was mold in the shower. The restaurant staff seemed to be short tempered with our entire party of 12. We will never return to this hotel again & spread the word on their rudeness.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025